Working with Aluminium

 

The course syllabus will include: measuring and marking, cutting and drilling, deburring, fluting and straightening, countersinking and dimpling, and, the bit you’ve been waiting for, riveting; in fact, all you need to know to get you started on your aluminium aircraft project. These subjects will be covered by description, demonstration, and practice as you construct a Van’s toolbox kit.  We will also discuss workshop practice and safety, the technical rationale behind many common build techniques, such as de-burring and priming, and provide guidance on further tools and techniques required.

 

Aluminium is a clean material and no special clothes are required, nor will be provided. Overalls, lab coats, etc. are not necessary, but by all means bring them if you wish. Some safety equipment is necessary, however.  Please bring suitable eye protection (glasses, goggles), ear protection (muffs, plugs), and hand protection (gloves). If you forget, a small number of these items will be available, some to purchase.
 
Also, you will need to bring a couple of small tools, these are: a high quality 12" steel rule with imperial markings, and a fine point permanent marker pen. These, and other consumable items such as aircraft-quality imperial drill bits, will be available to purchase on the day. All the other tools needed will be provided, but if you have already started to build you own kit of tools, please feel free to bring these if you wish to practice with them, suitably identified with coloured tape, etc.  Gloster Air Parts, who supply aircraft-quality tools to many LAA project builders, is happy to offer specific advice on tool selection and ordering.  Their website, www.glosterairparts.co.uk, contains useful information for anyone contemplating building a metal aircraft.

 

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Date: Saturday 19th March 2011

Cost: £115

Venue: LAA Educational Centre, Turweston Aerodrome

Start time: 9.00 am Finish time: 5.00 pm approx

FULLY BOOKED

 

Date: Sunday 20th March 2011

Cost: £115

Venue: LAA Educational Centre, Turweston Aerodrome

Start time: 9.00 am Finish time: 5.00 pm approx

 

 

Local Accommodation - How to get to Educational Centre - How to get to Turweston Aerodrome

 

Please contact either Penny or Sheila if you wish to book a place.

 

Telephone 01280 846 786 or e-mail.